American Homeboy
@HomeboyHistory
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New doc that explores homeboy history against the backdrop of the #Chicano movement through rare interviews & archival footage. Director @BrandonLMaxwell.
Joined March 2020
The San Patricio Battalion was a group of Irish immigrants who fought alongside Mexico during the Mexican-American War. 🇮🇪🇲🇽 https://t.co/jPngzgUKMO
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My essay on the history of Mexican American street gangs, the evolution of cholo culture from Southwest streets to pop culture phenomenon, and the catalyst of nationalism: https://t.co/H8oGHdAPAU
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I recently sat down to discuss groupthink, Charles Bukowski, free speech, and my growing reputation as a contrarian on Film Threat.
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It doesn’t matter how deeply held a belief is. When a belief turns violent, it is no longer a part of a democratic society. It is a threat to it. My column today... LINK: https://t.co/gO4WmsD6UY
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Shout out to San Jose for the awesome drive-in movie screening of "American Homeboy" this past weekend. It was a blast.
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Today I secured a streaming distribution deal with Comcast Xumo and Tubi for season 1 of my new series "Defiant History." The official streaming release date is November 2025. This comes on the heels of my last project "American Homeboy" which went to Apple TV.
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New ad that I directed for Tribal Streetwear, a global pioneer in streetwear for 35 years. 👊🏽
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Very rare silent footage of the Chicano Moratorium from 55 years ago. I have about 20 terabytes of rare archival footage spread across dozens of hard drives.
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You can now watch the first episode of my new pilot series DEFIANT HISTORY on the @DailyChela YouTube channel. In episode 1, we explore Mexican American history and spotlight David's beautiful collection of vintage club plaques. The series moves to major streaming this winter.
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In this clip from my new docu-series DEFIANT HISTORY, I explore the history of the prison system. Pilot episode drops Monday at 12pm on the @DailyChela YouTube channel. The show goes to major streaming this Winter. Don't miss it!
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I'm excited to announce that we have digitally restored and acquired "TATTOO NATION," featuring the great @officialDannyT. This important film explores Chicano culture and the origins of tattooing. You can now watch it on the Daily Chela apps and Daily Chela YouTube channel.
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A sneak peak at DEFIANT HISTORY, which is my new micro docu-series that explores the artifacts, outsiders, and underdogs who define America. First three episodes drop this summer.
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A quick clip from my upcoming conceptual limited series "Defiant History" which explores different people and subcultures.
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The second trailer to my new upcoming series DEFIANT HISTORY (2025), which explores how outsider and outlaw subcultures helped shape America. The new series follows my film AMERICAN HOMEBOY (2024) which went to Apple TV last year. First episode drops this Spring/Summer.
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My film AMERICAN HOMEBOY (2024) is now streaming on @Tubi. The film explores pachuco and cholo culture against the backdrop of the Chicano movement during the 60s. If you didn't catch it in theaters last year or on Apple TV over Christmas, now is a good time to check it out!
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I'm excited to give everyone a sneak peak at my latest series called DEFIANT HISTORY which explores how outsider subcultures shaped the United States. Pilot episode drops this Spring/Summer 2025.
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A quick glimpse at the history and influence of Teen Angels Magazine. The video is part of a series of web videos that we are posting on the @DailyChela YouTube page which explore and celebrate history.
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What My First #Movie Taught Me About Negotiation And Licensing - @BrandonLMaxwell of @HomeboyHistory
https://t.co/46GLtGCsaX
#filmcommunity #filmmakers
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Scene from "American Homeboy" discussing Sleepy Lagoon and the Zoot Suit Riots. WATCH: https://t.co/jSHr6zwP6M
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Limited edition American Homeboy DVD, Blu-Ray, and T-Shirt! Now available: https://t.co/Ew5CwJ0oRu
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